Take Initiative Check Kids is our way of educating and protecting young children from the dangers of ticks and Lyme disease — especially while they’re spending time outdoors at school.
Kids are naturally curious, love the outdoors, and often don’t know the risks ticks pose. That’s why our T.I.C.K. program offers free tick and mosquito sprays for preschools in the area — using our all-natural, child-safe treatments — plus free educational materials to send home with parents.
Because kids deserve to Enjoy More Time Outside — safely.
Ticks are known carriers of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, which makes early and frequent tick checks essential—especially after your child has spent time outdoors. Be particularly vigilant after they’ve been in wooded or grassy areas, and carefully inspect these common hiding spots where ticks tend to latch on.
Find a pair of fine-point tweezers. Using this tool will help prevent tearing the tick’s body and spreading whatever infections it has around the open area.
Grasp the tick with the tweezers as close to the skin as possible.
Pull upwards in a slow and steady motion until the tick is removed from the skin.
Wash your hands and the bite area with soap and water.
Flush the tick down the toilet or save it in a bag to send in for testing.
Pets are part of the family — and they’re at high risk, too. Ticks can transmit Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses to dogs and cats, just like humans.
That’s why we created T.I.C.K9, an extension of our kid-focused program that supports:
We offer natural tick control services, free educational resources, and community outreach to promote safe outdoor fun for your furry companions.
For more information about checking your pet for ticks, visit the CDC website!
Through T.I.C.K9, we also work directly with local rescues, vet clinics, shelters, and pet professionals to provide natural tick prevention and community support.
Want to bring T.I.C.K9 to your clinic or pet center?
Call us at 508-358-0808 to learn more.
